Local stuff
I’m not really into local stuff. Ray at Stella Borealis does all of this just fine. Working, as I do, in a Catholic Bookstore, everyone wants to post things in your doorway or on your blog. I do this from time to time, and I’m not against promoting local endeavors in the least.
Julie has posted about a relatively new religious goods store in the metro area, St. George’s Christian Books and Gifts. She has the history and rundown on the new Catholic Store at her blog, Adoro te Devote.
I’ve met the owner of the store, when he graciously brought me wonderful prints of John Paul II to sell in our store at the time of the Pope’s death. He was so kind and obliging, completely non-competitive or pretentious. I really liked him. I have not visited his store, but I wish him every success. Although, I encourage him to avoid buying Chinese manufactured goods - he will be successful without them.
February 16th, 2007 at 9:16 pm
Thanks, Terry! You know I still love YOU!
And yes, they are sincere, gracious people. One day I went into the store, was talking with the owner about a particular spiritual battle, and he put his hand on my shoulder and prayed for/with me right there on the spot. And I have to say, that the oppression immediately LIFTED. I had not initially planned to go there that morning, but apparently THAT was why I went.
It was amazing.
And yeah, they can be very successful without the Chinese goods…let me work on that with them. I may be working part-time for them in the near future (will you still love me?), so maybe I can impact that somehow.
God bless you!
February 16th, 2007 at 9:21 pm
Of course I still love you!
Competition is good!
I love your story about your experience, I recognized his sincerity too. Our Lord blesses this.
February 17th, 2007 at 9:26 am
I sent some business your way today!